X ~ staircase at Chand Baori, Rajasthan.

X ~ X patterned multiple storey stone staircase at Chand Baori, Rajasthan.
Chand Baori is a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur.Chand Baori consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 storeys. It extends approximately 30 m (100 ft) into the ground making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. It was constructed to conserve water and also as a gathering place for locals during period of intense heat.
36 days of type- day 24- 'Sheher' series. India, the abode of cities full of legacy, history and beauty.

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